Birthday message to a special little man...

Love 

Mummy & Daddy

Lewis, Connor & Adam

xxxxx

Gem of a challenge #45...

Hello me lovelies

Edited...This was meant to come on early but no...i had to forget to publish it...mmmm!!

Happy Saturday crafters!!

I am back today with a DT card for Gem of a Challenge #45 & our lovely Lisa N is hosting our challenge again with a fabbie colour theme for you...

Pink, Blue & Green

Prize for our winner is....

4 Digi's of your choice from Pink Gem Designs...(subject to availability)

So without further ado, here's my DT card...

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem designs 'Kaya with Daffodils' stamp

Papers & card...K&Co 'Sparkly Sweet' papers, Green, pink & white card (stash)

Inks...Spectrum noir 132,133,142,183,185,88,147,38,45,35,37, White gel pen, Black fine line pen

Tools...Spellbinders labels , Xcut 'doily dots'

Embellishments...Meiflower 'Polka dot' ribbon, Gems (stash)

Challenges 

Will follow soon!!

For more inspirations please visit my Pink Gem teamies because they have lots of inspiration for you...

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

Anniversary card...

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around much but i have been swapping all my things from my old lappy to my new one...been at it since weekend. OMG its soo stressful, I've have had  a few mishaps...one being a major one which was deleting my folder of upcoming DT cards...gutted!!

Luckily i do have some of the cards so i can take photo's again but their are a few i don't so it's a case of  making those cards again...arrrggghh!!

Everything is nearly swapped...Thankfully because i just don't know how much more i can take!! lol

Anyhoo no more of my waffle about that...lets get on with telling you about today's card which is a Anniversary card i made, using an gorgeous digi from Pink Gem Design called 'Owl with Rose' isn't he sweet!!

The heart were drawn & cut using a template & the scalloped heart was hand cut using fine scissors...yes i cut it by hand & oh my..it took me a while to do!!

So without further ado, here's my card...

Recipe

Image & sentiment...Pink Gem Design 'Owl with Rose'

Papers & card...Pink Petticoat 'Gingham' & 'Doodle dots' digi papers, White card (stash)

Inks...Promarkers henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, caramel, sandstone, pear green, ruby, poppy, Black fine line pen

Tools...Heart template 

Embellishments...Ribbon & pearls (stash)

Challenges

Will follow soon!!

Thank you for stopping by & for any comments you may leave :o)

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Sketch n Stash DT challenge card #86...Doreen's sketch

Hello me lovelies

Today is the day for another fabbie Sketch n Stash challenge & our lovely Doreen has designed this great little sketch for you...it's fab!!

Sketch n Stash #86

Our sponsor for this challenge is...

Crafty Emma's store

So without further ado, here's my Sketch n Stash DT card...

What a great sketch..loved using it, Thanks Doreen!!

Recipe

Images...Nutcrafters 'Skater boy' digi stamp

Sentiment...Pink Petticoat Tiny {hello...bye} digi sentiments

Papers & card...Papermania 'For him' paper pad, Blue & white card (stash)

Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, coral, ivory, azure, cyan, sky blue, denim blue, pastel blue, honeycomb, gold, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, Spectrum noir 171, 178, Wg0.5 & Wg1

Tools...sewing machine

Challenges

Daisy Doodles Creative #58...one for the boys
Karens Doodles #103...soemthing for the kids

Sparkles Monthly #31...Men only

If you would like to see lots of gorgeous inspiration, please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies which you will find in my sidebar on your right...

Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Birthday message to a special lady....

Love & hugs

Gemma, Lee 

&

Boys

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge DT card #11...Bingo!

Hello me lovelies

Over at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards challenge blog we have a new challenge for you so for challenge #11...we have Bingo!!

You can use any 3 boxes as long as they go diagonally or in a straight line e.g distress, punches/dies, ribbon or no patterned paper, bling, ribbon...the choice is yours!!

I have used Bling, punches/die cuts, lace...

Our Sponsor for this challenge is...

My card for this challenge is a little sassy 1950's pin up girl (originally a show girl)....So without further ado, here's my CCCC DT card...

Hope you like it!!

Recipe

Image...Kenny K downloads 'Showgirl'
Sentiment...Pink Petiicoat
Papers & card...Papermania 'Portobella road' glittered designer die cuts, Red & white card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, coral, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, terracotta, azure, cyan, sky blue, crimson, ruby, poppy
Tools...Spellbinders scalloped & plain circles, Edgeabilities classic edges 1, Xcut decorative tags, sewing machine
Embellishments...Ribbon, lace & gems (stash)

Challenges

Fussy and Fancy friday #61...punches & dies

Joanna Sheen...Someone special
Sarah Hurley #64...Circles
Rainbow Lady's #201...St Georges day/Patriotic/British

Please visit my CCCC teamies for gorgeous inspiration, you will find them in my sidebar on your right...

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Nutcrafters Challenge DT card #16...Anything goes

Hello me lovelies

I am back today as promised with my Nutcrafter DT card which has also become a 'Sneak Peek' at some digi's that Nutcrafters about to release...omg they are awesome, you just wait till you see them but i am going to be a bit naughty and only show you one image today which i used on today's card!!

First of all i am going to tell you all about the our challenge over at the Nutcrafters blog...

for challenge #16 our theme is....Anything goes!!

We would love to see any themes, colours, embellies, styles...the choice is yours but please remember you  have to use a Nutcrafter image to qualify for our main prize of...

For this challenge...

We are opening the rule book this week however and mixing things up a little.

If you would like to enter our challenge but don't have any Nutcrafters images to use, this week we will accept your entry and you will be entered in to win our second prize of your choice of Nutcrafters digi stamp or digi stamp set.

All cards or projects with a Nutcrafters image will automatically receive an additional entry into our main prize draw, so that's twice the chance to win!

So now i have told you about our challenge i will get on with telling you about my card...like i have said previously i have a NEW soon to be released digi stamp called 'Book Lover'...she is ever so sweet but i have made her look like she is reading outside so the wall & clouds are what i have added to this image...

anyhoo without further ado, here is my DT card...

She looks like she is taking her mind off things by reading, don't you think so??

Recipe

Image...Nutcrafters 'Book Lover' digi stamp
Sentiment...Pink Petticoat 
Papers & card...K&Co Roam paper pad, White & mint green card (stash)
Inks...Promarkers oatmeal, blush, ivory, buttercup, vanilla, primrose, henna, burnt sienna, cocoa, cool grey 1,2,3&4, pear green, Spectrum noir pens 171, 178
Tools...sewing machine
Embellishments...Ribbon & gems (stash)

Challenges

DYSU #68...Stripes
Wags n Whiskers #77...Anything goes
Paper Sundaes #116...Anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Craft #23...Ribbon or Twine
By the cute & girly #April...Once upon a time (i hope my card will fit the challenge)

For more Nutcrafters inspiration please visit my Nutcrafter teamies which you will find in side bar on your right...

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Cute little kitty...

Hello me lovelies

I was meant to post this earlier but got commenting etc & didn't realise the time so it will keep it short & sweet...

I have used a Pollycraft image on tonight's card but unfortunately not sure of it's name so i have name her little kitty...hence the title saying 'Cute little kitty', i just adore this little kitty because she is ever so sweet & i thought i'd use my fave colour too..

So without further ado, here's my card....

Recipe

Image...Pollycraft

Sentiment...stash

Papers & card...Dovecraft back to basics 2, White & lilac card (stash)

Inks...Promarkers Cool grey 1,2,3&4, lilac, lavender, olive green, pear green, white gel pen, black fine line pen

Tools...Cuttlebug 'Swiss dots' embossing folder, Spellbinders labels 9

Embellishments...Ribbon Girl seam binding, Buttons (stash)

Challenges
Papers Sundaes #116...Anything goes
Pollycraft #136...Cute critters
Crafters Companion #April...Four legged friends

Will be back tomorrow with a Nutcrafters DT card...

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave!!

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's monthly challenge #20...'Doing the rounds'

Hello me lovelies

Edited: Well my scheduled post didn't clearly work did it...this was meant to post later, not now *sigh*
Please don't forget my Gem of a challenge card below...Thanks me lovelies!!

I am back as promised with my first Little Claire's DT card & for this Aprils challenge #20 we are 'Doing the rounds' so we would love to see lots of circles, spots & dots on your cards & the prize for this challenge is...'Lazy days' & 'Room with a view - Garage' stamps..these are great stamps!!

For my card i have literally made the card round & i have also added lots of circles, spots & dots & used a fab little stamp called Bert with catapault, isn't he just the cutest??

So without further ado, here's my Little Claire's DT card....

Recipe

Image...Little Claire Designs 'Bert with catapault'

Sentiment...Personal Impression 'Big words'

Papers & card...Dovecraft 'Masculine' papers, Kraft & blue card (stash)

Tools...Spellbinders beaded circle, scalloped & plain circles, White gel pen (faux stitching)

Embellishments...Button & twine (stash)

Challenges

Poodles Palour...Going around in circles

For more inspiration please visit my Little Claire teamies, you will find their links in my side bar on your right or left depends on which way you look at it lol

Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you leave me 

hugs and xxx

Gemma

A Gem of a Challenge #44 DT Card - Lisa N's sketch

Hello me lovelies

I am sorry for not being around again to post or comment..well the only commenting i have been doing is just DT, well that's when i have been able to get the net...yes again connection problems so i have come up with a solution.

As we have tried various things to get my connection working properly which none hasn't obviously worked, ok it may do for a short time but after sitting at this computer for hours trying to get it to connect & then when it finally connects i have to keep refreshing the page because it timed out etc so the up keep of my blog should only take me matter of minutes but not with my computer it takes me hours which means i get so frustrated & upset because i feel i am letting peeps down!!

 Look i am waffling on...sorry!! I will just get to the point....anyhoo after a lot of eye fluttering at hubby to get him to agree, we have decided that's its time to get a new lappy...Yippee!!

You see my old one is about 8-9 years old so i think a new one is needed..don't you??

The only downfall is i have to wait for it to come so please bear with me & hopefully all my problems will be solved...well it best be!!

Righto me lovelies now i have explained why i am missing sometimes, i will now get on with today's DT..actually this i have 2 today but will be back later with my 2nd one so first up is my DT card for Gem of a challenge & for challenge #44 our lovely Lisa N has designed this fabulous sketch for us all to play with & you too lol

Cheers Lisa :D

So without further ado, here's my card & hopefully it will inspire you to come & play along with us...

Recipe

Image...Pink Gem Designs 'Spring Chloe'

Sentiment...Personal Impression 'Big words'

Papers & cards...K&Co 'Roam', Teal & white card (stash)

Tools...Spellbinders Edgeabilities 'Classic edges 2', Marianne Design butterfly die (lr0153), Nellie Snellen lace die (mfd 020)..You can buy these all from Pink Gem Designs

Challenges

Will follow soon!!

For more inspiration please visit my Pink Gem teamies which you will find in my side bar on your right...but don't forget i will be back later with my 1st DT card for Little Claires!!

Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you leave me

hugs and xxx

Gemma 

Sketch n Stash Challenge #85 DT Card - Kevin's Sketch

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i haven't been around again but unfortunately my net connection has been pants again...it will let me on 1 minute then the next it will kick me off or just simply wont let me on at all so while it's behaving i will get on with today's post which by the way should of been yesterday...anyhoo best get & not push my luck any further..

We have another fabbie challenge that started over at Sketch n Stash and its challenge #85 & for this challenge it's our lovely Kevin turn for the sketch & this is what he has come up with...

Isn't is great..i just love this sketch & it was so fun to use, Cheers Kevin :D

Unfortunately we have been let down by our sponsor for this challenge but our lovely Jill has stepped in bless her & come up with a prize, Thanks ever so much Jill...your a star!!

Here's the prize...

Isn't it gorgeous?!?!?

Anyhoo me lovelies without further ado, here's my DT card for you...

Recipe

Image...Ladybug Craft Ink 'Chatty Nikki' (ladybug Crafts Ink are having a half-price sale at the mo!!)

Sentiment...Pink Petticoat 'Tiny {hello & goodbye}' sentiments

Papers & card...K&Co 'Amy Butler Belle' paper pad, Green & white card (stash)

Inks...Spectrum noir 132, 133, 142, 196, 100, 104, 169, 43, 42, 88, 86, 147, 144, 183

Tools...Nesties plain circle, Marianne Designs rolled flower die, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Pearls (stash), Funky foam (for flowers)

Challenges

Ladybug Crafts Ink #58...Shapes

Sassy Cheryl's...Anything goes

Just keep on creating #1...Anything goes

The Craft Garden...Pastel colours

For more inspiration please visit my Sketch n Stash teamies..you will find them in my sidebar!!

Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments that you leave me :D

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards Challenge #10 DT card - Pearls & Lace...

Hello me lovelies

Today is day for another fabbie challenge over at Chocolate,Coffee & Cards Challenge blog...

For challenge #10 Pearls & Lace....we would love to see some pearls & lace somewhere on on card this fortnight.

We have 2 fabbie sponsors this fortnight...

Prize...4 digi's of winner choice

&

Prize...$20.00 of scrap supplies

So with out further ado, here's my CCCC DT card...

Recipe

Image...Sassy Studio  Sassy Fashionista - Bella Bride

Sentiment...Papermania 'Nostalgia Pastimes' stamp set

Papers & card...K&Co Classic K McKenna papers, White & pink card (stash)

Inks...Spectrum noir pens 132, 133, 142, 196, 98, 96, 92, 91, 163, 48, 1, 86, 88

Tools...Stampin up 'Eyelet' border punch, Sewing machine

Embellishments...Lace, pearls & flowers (stash)

Challenges 

Wags 'n' Whiskers #76...Say it with flowers

TotallyPaperCrafts #111...Bingo (flowers, lace & pink)

Sassy Studio Designs #119...Go for broke!

Just keep on creating #1...Anything goes

Fashionista Challenge #1...Anything goes for girls

Before i go i just wanted to apologise to the ladies who all gave me awards a couple of weeks ago but unfortunately i lost the paper i wrote the names down on & i couldn't remember who gave me them, today while tiding my desk i found this piece of paper so will get them done as soon as i have 2 minutes spare...again sorry ladies!!

Please do visit my CCCC teamies for more inspiration..

Christine, Amy, Torrey 

Thanks for stopping by & for any comments you may leave

hugs and xxx

Gemma

Little Claire's...Man Squares & some exciting news :D

Hello me lovelies

Sorry i have missing for a few days but i have been extremely busy making invites plus me, my sis & my boys all went to cinema to see The Pirates in 3D...it was really good & my boys loved it!!

Also i just wanted to thanks for all the lovely comments you all have been leaving me which i will get published tonight but unfortunately i have to go through them as i have some comments which i need to delete first.

Righto me lovelies enough of me waffle, now i will get on with telling you my exciting news....

 

Woohoo!! *happy dance* i can not believe my luck & i have the most cheesy grin on my face since i found out :D

Thanks Little Claire's for giving me this fantastic opportunity to work with your fabulous team!!

Right since i have told you my exciting news & i have now calmed now...just a tad hehehe, i will get on with telling you all about today's card...

I have used last month's Little Claire's club stamps called 'Man Squares'....they are fab!

So without further ado, here's my card...

Recipe

Image & sentiment...Little Claire's Designs 'Man Squares'
Papers & card...Paper cellar 'Checks', Brown & white card (stash)
Inks...Spectrum noir 42, 43, 100, 104, 64, 65
Tools...Xcut squares die, Nestie plain circle die

Challenges

Joanna Sheen...Its a man's world!

Shelly images...use checks, plaids or gingham

Thanks for stopping by & for all the lovely comments you leave...

hugs and xxx

Gemma